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Jumbo Operator
2026-05-15T12:47:54+00:00
AUMS Geofields
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FULL_TIME
Geita Gold Mine, Geita
Geita
00000
Tanzania
Mining
Energy & Mining, Installation, Maintenance & Repair
TZS
MONTH
2026-05-28T17:00:00+00:00
8

Position purpose

The Jumbo Operator will carry out underground development and production work, stripping, ground support and other mining tasks directed by the Underground Shift Supervisor and trainer.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Complies with all HS&E policies, procedures and instructions. This includes the correct use of safety devices and protective equipment, prompt reporting of any hazardous situations, which they cannot themselves correct, making the necessary changes to eliminate or control the hazard and reporting immediately any accident or injury which arises in the course of their work.
  • Complies with relevant Mines Safety Acts and Regulations.
  • Takes reasonable care for their own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by their acts.
  • Performs pre-start checks and SWICs.
  • Accurately drill a number of drive drill patterns using a mechanised electric/Hydraulic Jumbo drill suitable to ground conditions and in compliance with site specific drill patterns and survey instruction.
  • Assess ground conditions at the face and implement ground control according to site requirements.
  • Read and accurately follow mining instruction plan with skill and precision ensuring holes are drilled to design line, gradient and profile.
  • Communicate with surveyors, geologists and engineers as required.
  • Optimise drill patterns to ensure maximum advance per round is achieved whilst maintaining strict adherence to design specifications with minimal overbreak.
  • Ensure work area is safe for personnel and equipment to perform working duties including ensuring electrical installations and services are clear of the drilling area.

Essential Requirements

  • A demonstrated passion for safety and a proactive attitude toward ensuring that safety is front of mind for all employees at all times.
  • A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the Underground Mining Industry.
  • Knowledge of Underground Mining Practices and the efficient operations of an Underground Jumbo.
  • Tanzanian Driver’s License and good driving skills.
  • Basic first aid knowledge
  • Completion of secondary school
  • Complies with all HS&E policies, procedures and instructions. This includes the correct use of safety devices and protective equipment, prompt reporting of any hazardous situations, which they cannot themselves correct, making the necessary changes to eliminate or control the hazard and reporting immediately any accident or injury which arises in the course of their work.
  • Complies with relevant Mines Safety Acts and Regulations.
  • Takes reasonable care for their own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by their acts.
  • Performs pre-start checks and SWICs.
  • Accurately drill a number of drive drill patterns using a mechanised electric/Hydraulic Jumbo drill suitable to ground conditions and in compliance with site specific drill patterns and survey instruction.
  • Assess ground conditions at the face and implement ground control according to site requirements.
  • Read and accurately follow mining instruction plan with skill and precision ensuring holes are drilled to design line, gradient and profile.
  • Communicate with surveyors, geologists and engineers as required.
  • Optimise drill patterns to ensure maximum advance per round is achieved whilst maintaining strict adherence to design specifications with minimal overbreak.
  • Ensure work area is safe for personnel and equipment to perform working duties including ensuring electrical installations and services are clear of the drilling area.
  • Demonstrated passion for safety and a proactive attitude toward ensuring that safety is front of mind for all employees at all times.
  • Knowledge of Underground Mining Practices and the efficient operations of an Underground Jumbo.
  • Good driving skills.
  • Basic first aid knowledge
  • Completion of secondary school
  • Tanzanian Driver’s License
high school
120
JOB-6a0715fa0cb47

Vacancy title:
Jumbo Operator

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Mining, Category: Energy & Mining, Installation, Maintenance & Repair]

Jobs at:
AUMS Geofields

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, May 28 2026

Duty Station:
Geita Gold Mine, Geita | Geita

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 15 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Position purpose

The Jumbo Operator will carry out underground development and production work, stripping, ground support and other mining tasks directed by the Underground Shift Supervisor and trainer.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Complies with all HS&E policies, procedures and instructions. This includes the correct use of safety devices and protective equipment, prompt reporting of any hazardous situations, which they cannot themselves correct, making the necessary changes to eliminate or control the hazard and reporting immediately any accident or injury which arises in the course of their work.
  • Complies with relevant Mines Safety Acts and Regulations.
  • Takes reasonable care for their own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by their acts.
  • Performs pre-start checks and SWICs.
  • Accurately drill a number of drive drill patterns using a mechanised electric/Hydraulic Jumbo drill suitable to ground conditions and in compliance with site specific drill patterns and survey instruction.
  • Assess ground conditions at the face and implement ground control according to site requirements.
  • Read and accurately follow mining instruction plan with skill and precision ensuring holes are drilled to design line, gradient and profile.
  • Communicate with surveyors, geologists and engineers as required.
  • Optimise drill patterns to ensure maximum advance per round is achieved whilst maintaining strict adherence to design specifications with minimal overbreak.
  • Ensure work area is safe for personnel and equipment to perform working duties including ensuring electrical installations and services are clear of the drilling area.

Essential Requirements

  • A demonstrated passion for safety and a proactive attitude toward ensuring that safety is front of mind for all employees at all times.
  • A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the Underground Mining Industry.
  • Knowledge of Underground Mining Practices and the efficient operations of an Underground Jumbo.
  • Tanzanian Driver’s License and good driving skills.
  • Basic first aid knowledge
  • Completion of secondary school

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: high school

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Thursday, May 28 2026
Duty Station: Geita Gold Mine, Geita | Geita
Posted: 15-05-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 15-05-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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